TWO men have been arrested and bailed in connection with the assault on Peter Hart in Guildford more than a week ago.

Surrey Police said the pair, aged 32 and 26, and both from the area, had been quizzed on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

They are now on bail and due to report back to Guildford police station on September 4.

Mr Hart was walking home from the GuilFest site with his family on the evening of Friday, July 13 when he gestured for a speeding car to slow down in Kings Road so that his wife and 16-month-old son could cross safely.

A passenger got out of the vehicle and headbutted and punched the 40-year-old, causing him to suffer serious head injuries. He remains in a critical condition at St George's Hospital in Tooting.

His injuries were described last week as life-threatening, and his wife, 41-year-old Nicola, said the attack had "caused devastation" for the family.

The incident happened some time between 6.30-6.45pm, and Surrey Police are continuing to to appeal for witnesses to come forward. Officers are particularly keen to speak to the occupants of a silver or white hatchback and a black 4x4 vehicle.

Last Friday (July 20), exactly a week after the attack, police revisited the scene to speak to motorists in the hope of finding out further leads.